Show us your KLUNKER 5, SPITFIRE 5 or CRUISER 5

[Xlobsterman]

Here’s a 78 Klunker 5 I just picked up this week. Looks to be all original and complete. Chainguard has been blacked out at some point. You can see the work “klunker” if you look hard at the close up of the guard. I’m guessing the dealer did it during the time of the lawsuit over the name. Will be for sale soon.

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I see no reason for a dealer to paint over the KLUNKER name on the guard, since Schwinn sent out new Spitfire 5 guards to all its dealers to replace them. BUT, it is a mystery on why it was done, and probably one that will never be solved unless we meet the person who actually did the painting.........LOL

Either way, finding any original KLUNKER 5 bikes is a good thing regardless of the condition!

 

[Kramai88]

1980

 

[biggermustache]

Finally got him out of the box. So freakin stoked!!

 

[Xlobsterman]

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Finally got him out of the box. So freakin stoked!!

If you can get that chrome cleaned up, it should come out nice!

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

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Finally got him out of the box. So freakin stoked!!

Real nice find, is that a fleet as yard art in the background?

 

[biggermustache]

Real nice find, is that a fleet as yard art in the background?

Yes, it’s waiting for space to move inside.

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

Yes, it’s waiting for space to move inside.

Not sure if that fancy white bike rack is an old piece of fencing or intended to be a pretty bike rack. Either way I love it and it would probably be allowed in my driveway by the boss. I would be interested in knowing where you got it.

 

[biggermustache]

Not sure if that fancy white bike rack is an old piece of fencing or intended to be a pretty bike rack. Either way I love it and it would probably be allowed in my driveway by the boss. I would be interested in knowing where you got it.

My brother had it made for his business many years ago; when he died, I brought it home. It was made by a local blacksmith in the late 70's. It is normally mounted, but I had an extensive remodel done and haven't had a chance to mount it back yet.

 

[SoBayRon]

Here is a project ‘81 Cruiser 5 that I just acquired. Original Chestnut paint that should polish out pretty well, but someone must have removed all of the graphics at some point. First pic is how I got it, so I immediately removed the seat and grips! Should be a fun clean up and service. Needs a new Positron cable, though. Looking forward to getting it on the road.

 

[Xlobsterman]

It simply amazes me when I see some of the prices people are asking for these bikes. One would think that a bike shop would be more in touch with reality, and current pricing on these bikes? But then I see this bike listed for $1500 bucks...............LOL

https://www.ebay.com/itm/175290380556?campid=5335809022